Events coincide with rising Canadian interest IAN STALKERTwin anniversaries are expected to make this a particularly interesting year to visit South Africa.Justin Barnette of South African Tourism told a recent Toronto gathering that this marks the 30th anniversary of South Africa becoming a democratic...
Give a little bit back while travelling ANN RUPPENSTEIN Through the Mālama Hawai’i program, the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is all about providing ways clients can give back while on vacation. “Mālama is one of the foundational Hawaiian values we grow up with here in the Hawaiian Islands....
Safaris began in the African nation IAN STALKER The Kenya Tourism Board wants this country's travel agents to send their clients on safaris in the home of the safari. Tourism officials told a recent Toronto audience that the country's numerous national parks and nature reserves provide easy sightings...
As of May 1, Icelandair will offer direct flights between Keflavík International Airport and Vágar Airport ANN RUPPENSTEINOn May 1, Icelandair will offer direct flights between Reykjavik, Iceland’s Keflavík International Airport and Vágar Airport, making it easy for Canadians to connect to the Faroe...
Maestro Fresh Wes declares his love for the province IAN STALKERNew Brunswick tourism officials say their province has built a following with both those who enjoy Mother Nature and a weighty name among this country's rappers as well.Explore New Brunswick, the official tourism organization for New Brunswick,...
Research shows that women above 65 are interested in adventure travel ANN RUPPENSTEINIt’s no surprise that adventure travel continues to lure in travellers — but what may come as surprise is that it’s not just limited to millennials and younger demographics. Research shows that older women,...
Multi-nation Caribbean holidays allow travellers to see more of the Caribbean IAN STALKERThe Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association is hoping a growing number of visitors to the region don't limit their vacations to holidaying on one island.CHTA president Nicola Madden-Greig said during a recent...
Checking out Fontainebleau Las Vegas ANN RUPPENSTEINFontainebleau Las Vegas opened its doors on Dec. 13 to an a-list guest list featuring the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, Axel Rose, Justin Timberlake and Keith Urban. The new 67-story, 3,644 room and suite property...
Get to know Couples Resorts' four iconic Jamaican properties—Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away, and Couples Negril ANN RUPPENSTEINFrom stunning beachfront locations to a plethora of culinary options, there are certain things travellers have come to expect...
ONVIGO: Supporting travel advisors every step of the way BOB MOWAT There’s a brand-new host agency group on the travel scene. It’s Canadian owned and operated and it’s called ONVIGO. Backed by Voyzant, ONVIGO will feature a model that’s focused on personalized support coupled with a strong...
